5 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM
DUSTIN TOKARSKI #34 - GOALTENDER - CAROLINA HURRICANES
1.00 GAA •
27 SV •
96.40% SV%
1.00 GAA
27 SV
96.40% SV%
'Tick's A Pro': Dustin Tokarski Shines In Canes Debut | Carolina Hurricanes Netminder posts 27 saves in first NHL appearance since February 2023
Earns win in NHL season debut Tokarski stopped 27 of 28 shots in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Blue Jackets.
Impact This was Tokarski's first NHL win since Jan. 10, 2023, when he was a member of the Penguins. The 35-year-old is up with the Hurricanes in a backup role behind Pyotr Kochetkov since Frederik Andersen (knee) is hurt and Spencer Martin had struggled as the backup earlier in the year. Tokarski's playing time is likely to remain limited, but the Hurricanes have a back-to-back next Sunday and Monday with road games against the Rangers and Predators just before the holiday break.
6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Dustin Tokarski wins in NHL return, helping Hurricanes beat Blue Jackets 4-1
Dustin Tokarski made 27 saves in his first NHL appearance in nearly 22 months to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-1 on Sunday6 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Facing Blue Jackets Tokarski will protect the home net against Columbus on Sunday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.
Impact Tokarski has a 4-1-0 record with a 1.61 GAA and a .933 save percentage in five AHL appearances this season. The 35-year-old netminder will get his first NHL action since the 2022-23 campaign when he went 1-2-0 with a 3.44 GAA and an .897 save percentage in four regular-season outings for Pittsburgh. Columbus ranks ninth in the league with 3.30 goals per game in 2024025 and lost 4-3 in overtime to Anaheim on Saturday
6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Recalled by Carolina Tokarski was recalled by the Hurricanes on Wednesday.
Impact Tokarski joined the Hurricanes on a two-way deal Monday, and he'll join the NHL club a few days later since Spencer Martin was assigned to AHL Chicago in a corresponding move. Tokarski should serve as the backup to Pyotr Kochetkov since Frederik Andersen (knee) remains sidelined.
DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Inks two-way deal Tokarski signed a one-year, two-way contract with Carolina on Monday. He was placed on waivers to be returned to AHL Chicago, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.
Impact Tokarski has a 4-1-0 record with a 1.61 GAA and a .933 save percentage in five appearances with Carolina's top minor-league affiliate this season. The 35-year-old Tokarski will provide the Hurricanes with veteran depth between the pipes. Pyotr Kochetkov (concussion) may play in Tuesday's home game versus Seattle, but Frederik Andersen (knee) isn't close to being available.
DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Released from tryout Tokarski was released from his professional tryout with the Senators on Saturday.
Impact Tokarski didn't do enough to earn a contract with the Senators while attending their camp. The 35-year-old goalie remains a free agent, but he may have to settle for an AHL-only contract, or he could pursue playing opportunities overseas if he wishes to continue his career.
OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE
Signs PTO with Senators Tokarski inked a professional tryout agreement with the Senators on Thursday.
Impact Tokarski played in the Buffalo organization in 2023-24, but did not appear in a game with the Sabres. He played four contests the previous season with Pittsburgh, going 1-2-0 with a 3.44 GAA and an .897 save percentage. Tokarski will likely return to AHL Belleville this season and be a depth goaltender with the Senators.
SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Sent to AHL The Sabres demoted Tokarski to AHL Rochester on Friday.
Impact Tokarski was recalled Thursday to give the Sabres an extra goaltender at practice. Tokarski was 7-7-2 with a 3.32 GAA and an .893 in 18 AHL appearances. He will back up Devon Levi at Rochester.
MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE
Back in bigs Tokarski was recalled from AHL Rochester on Thursday, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.
Impact Tokarski was recalled to give Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen some time off during practice. Tokarski will be the third goaltender as Eric Comrie will back up Luukkonen in Tampa Bay on Thursday. Tokarski has not played in the NHL this season.
FEBRUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE
Dropped to AHL Tokarski was reassigned to AHL Rochester on Monday.
Impact Tokarski served as Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen's backup while Eric Comrie (illness) was out Monday against Anaheim. Tokarski hasn't seen any NHL action since last season.
FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE
Promoted from AHL Tokarski was summoned from AHL Rochester on Monday.
Impact Tokarski served as Eric Comrie's backup in Thursday's 4-0 loss to Florida because Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen was out due to a lower-body injury. It's unclear at this time why Tokarski is back with the Sabres.
FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE
Returned to minors Tokarski was reassigned to AHL Rochester on Friday.
Impact Tokarski's demotion should be an indication that the team expects Ukka-Pekka Luukkonen (lower body) to at least be available to serve as the backup against the Wild on Saturday. The 34-year-old Tokarski has played in just four NHL games over the last two seasons and figures to remain the Sabres' emergency option the rest of the way.
FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE
Waived by the Sabres Tokarski was placed on waivers Saturday.
Impact Tokarksi managed to see action in four NHL games last season with the Sabres, going 1-2-0 with a 3.44 GAA and .897 save percentage. Tokarski inked a two-way contract with Buffalo in the offseason and if he passes through waivers, he will end up in AHL Rochester this season.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Inks one-year deal Tokarski agreed to a one-year, two-way contract with Buffalo on Saturday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.
Impact Tokarski had a 1-2-0 record, 3.44 GAA and .897 save percentage in four contests with Pittsburgh in 2022-23. At the AHL level, he posted a 2.69 GAA and .910 save percentage in 36 games with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. Tokarski might start the 2023-24 campaign in the minors.
JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sent back down Tokarski was reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Saturday.
Impact Tristan Jarry has overcome his lower-body injury and is able to back up Casey DeSmith, so Tokarski is no longer needed on the big club's roster.
MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Rob Rossi: That's Dustin Tokarski's music! - The Athletic That's Dustin Tokarski's music!
MARCH 24, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Rob Rossi: Still don't see Dustin Tokarski as Penguins get... - The Athletic Still don't see Dustin Tokarski as Penguins get set to start second period here in Denver. If you're wondering — NO, I've never been this pr...
MARCH 24, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Rob Rossi: Dustin Tokarski has yet to arrive in Dallas. Be... - The Athletic Dustin Tokarski has yet to arrive in Dallas. Be he IS the backup goalie for Penguins.
MARCH 24, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Rob Rossi: Penguins use emergency recalls for goalie... - The Athletic Penguins use emergency recalls for goalie Dustin Tokarski & forward Filip Hallander. Casey DeSmith (illness) backed up Tristan Jarry in Denv...
MARCH 23, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Minor league report: Penguins fall to Monsters in overtime outdoors Goaltender Dustin Tokarski made 28 saves on 31 shots for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in a 3-2 overtime loss to the Cleveland Monsters...
MARCH 5, 2023 • TRIBLIVE.COM
Dropped to minors Tokarski was demoted to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Monday.
Impact Tokarski gave up seven goals on 58 shots in two appearances during his recent stint with Pittsburgh. He was sent down Monday after Tristan Jarry (upper body) was activated from injured reserve.
FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dustin Tokarski SCORPION SAVE vs Devils #shorts
FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Nico Hischier leads Devils past weary Penguins, 5-2
Nico Hischier had two goals and two assists, Vitek Vanecek made 29 saves and the New Jersey Devils breezed past the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-2FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rob Rossi: The Devil spent most of first minute in... - The Athletic The Devil spent most of first minute in Penguins' zone despite Penguins being on PP. Required a sprawling save by Dustin Tokarski to prevent...
FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
